# SmartCookieBar

> SmartCookieBar has <10 active installs and 43 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** SmartCookieBar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**"Cookie banner plugin for compliance with GDPR, displaying consent options and privacy info."**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 901
- **Downloads (30 days):** 43 (+65.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** May 4, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.4+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Zamzamcoders (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/zamzamcoders/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/smartcookiebar/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cookie banner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cookie-banner/) | >100 | 162 |
| [cookie consent](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cookie-consent/) | >100 | 204 |
| [cookie notice](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cookie-notice/) | #53 | 54 |
| [privacy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/privacy/) | >100 | 520 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cookie banner | >100 | 1,183 |
| cookie consent | >100 | 1,312 |
| cookie notice | >100 | 1,606 |
| privacy | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [CookieYes – Cookie Banner for Cookie Consent (Easy to setup GDPR/CCPA Compliant Cookie Notice)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookie-law-info/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (3,234) | Oct 14, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 2 | [Complianz GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent Banner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/complianz-gdpr/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (1,663) | Oct 13, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 3 | [GDPR Cookie Compliance – Cookie Banner, Cookie Consent, Cookie Notice for CCPA, EU Cookie Law](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gdpr-cookie-compliance/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (205) | Oct 8, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 4 | [iubenda / All-in-one Compliance for GDPR / CCPA Cookie Consent + more](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/iubenda-cookie-law-solution/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (397) | Sep 1, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 5 | [WPConsent – Cookie Banner & Cookie Consent for Privacy Compliance (GDPR / CCPA / EU Compliance Cookie Notice)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpconsent-cookies-banner-privacy-suite/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (84) | Oct 8, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 6 | [Real Cookie Banner: GDPR & ePrivacy Cookie Consent](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/real-cookie-banner/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (491) | Oct 14, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 7 | [Cookiebot by Usercentrics – Automatic Cookie Banner for GDPR/CCPA & Google Consent Mode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookiebot/) | 100K+ | 4.4/5 (440) | Oct 8, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 8 | [Termly – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent Banner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/uk-cookie-consent/) | 80K+ | 3.6/5 (204) | Jan 9, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 9 | [SureCookie – GDPR Cookie Consent Banner, Cookie Scanner & Script Blocking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/surecookie/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (19) | Oct 7, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 10 | [Beautiful Cookie Consent Banner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/beautiful-and-responsive-cookie-consent/) | 40K+ | 4.5/5 (94) | Aug 21, 2026 | 74/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartCookieBar free?
Yes. SmartCookieBar is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is SmartCookieBar safe to use in 2026?
SmartCookieBar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use SmartCookieBar?
SmartCookieBar is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 901 times since it launched in January 2025. It was downloaded 43 times in the last 30 days.

### Does SmartCookieBar work with WordPress 7.1?
SmartCookieBar is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does SmartCookieBar need?
SmartCookieBar requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was SmartCookieBar last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on May 4, 2026 (6 months ago).

### Who makes SmartCookieBar?
SmartCookieBar is developed and maintained by Zamzamcoders.

### What are the best alternatives to SmartCookieBar?
The most popular alternatives to SmartCookieBar are CookieYes (1M+ installs), Complianz GDPR/CCPA Cookie… (1M+ installs) and GDPR Cookie Compliance (300K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smartcookiebar/ · Generated 2026-10-17 19:04 UTC by PageForge